They were not the same bike. The bike with TW-222's you are comparing had our Level B head work, so it is an apples to oranges comparison. We will offer the TW-222 with our 107" kits, however while they make great very low end torque this "short" cam will not make the overall Hp of the TW-555 or 777's which are both more ideal for the 107 in most applications.

 

I'm curious on the price of the TW222's and if one can get them geared as opposed to chain drive?

 

The TW-222's are only available in chain drive. For pricing you can contact us at 877-729-4754

 

My order is in - I'll report back once they arrive and I get them installed.

 

No one uses gear drives in 07+ twin cams. No real benefit.

 

Thanks for the info. I won't waste time looking into geared cams.

 

Fwiw the new hydraulic tensioners have proven themself to at least 100k.

 

Please fill me in, why no benefit using gear drives after 07, what changed?

 

Now that they changed them to roller instead of Morris chain and hydraulic instead of spring loaded and changed the composition of the shoe most people have had no issues. With the new allowable tolerances for crank runout at .012 and most twincams between .003-.005 the cost of truing crank so you can run gear drives doesn't really make sense anymore. If your upgrading an older twincam not only is it cheaper to go hhydraulic but you get the added benefit of an improved oil pump. my comment was directed at post 07 cranks. Pre 07 go gears if you like.

 

Thanks for the detailed explaination, I'm always amazed by the wealth of infomation guys like you have and that you are so willing to spend your time sharing it, people like you make this forum the best there is, thanks again and much appreciated.